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Larvesta
Dark Explorers 20/108 • common
- Set
- Dark Explorers
- Number
- 20/108
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2012
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Market price
- $0.38
- Artist
- match
What it does
This Pokémon was believed to have been born from the sun. When it evolves, its entire body is engulfed in flames.
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Where it came from
Larvesta card 20/108 was released in 2012 as part of the Dark Explorers expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was notable for its emphasis on the Dark-type Pokémon and served as an early introduction of Generation V creatures to the international card game landscape. The card was designed to function as a basic-level entry in the Fire-type roster, intended to bridge the gap between the Black & White video game mechanics and the strategic requirements of the card game during the mid-2010s.
The artwork was illustrated by Atsuko Nishida, an artist long celebrated for her pivotal work on the original Pikachu design. Her approach to this Larvesta illustration emphasizes the creature's moth-like anatomy and its connection to the sun, utilizing warm tones and clear linework typical of her contributions to the series. The card was received as a standard, accessible addition to the set, valued primarily by collectors of Generation V Pokémon and players looking to complete the specific Dark Explorers collection.
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